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Maja’s tennis story started at an age of 5. While walking every day near her local tennis courts and watching tennis matches, to asking for her first tennis racket, Maja's exquisite talent and spirit of sport was recognized at an early age by her first coach - her Dad. Soon after winning numerous renowned tennis tournaments in her home country of Croatia, Maja began her professional career as a Junior, and continued her success in Europe and Internationally. Her tennis career was followed by a team of coaches and her family who supported her along the way and from whom she learned the key elements to tennis: humbleness, dedication, patience, and positivity. During these years, Maja had the opportunity to visit numerous countries around the world and meet people from different cultures and backgrounds, many of which are still her friends today. With an injury that paused her professional career, she was pleased by an offer from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) where her friend and former European Professional Tennis player established SCAD's first tennis program. SCAD's President Paula Wallace was searching for prestigious athletes and wanted to represent SCAD not only as a No.1 Design School in the USA, but also as the finest USTA Tennis College in the United States. Maja decided to visit the University, and the following year became SCAD's Women Tennis Team Captain. She achieved a historical moment for SCAD by winning the first USTA National Championship Title in 2012. With her warm, joyful and competitive spirit, she became the first SCAD Tennis

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Alex is an experienced tennis coach with two years of coaching under his belt and college playing experience. Passionate about helping others improve, he’s eager to share his insights, tips, and strategies to help players enhance their skills and grow their confidence on the court. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to fine-tune your game, Alex is ready to guide you to becoming a stronger tennis player.

Hi! My name is Sky and I have been playing tennis since I was 2. I grew up playing on the USTA circuit and have been rated as high as a 4-star recruit. I have been coaching tennis for 6 years and I am now playing for the San Diego State club team. I love working with everyone and take pride in helping players grow both on and off the court. I am progress-oriented and always focus on steady improvement, whether it’s refining technique, building confidence, or developing match strategy."